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Record Date: 2/1/2024 Rundown [Intro] The Baltimore Orioles trade for starting pitcher Corbin Burnes. How does this move impact the White Sox ability to trade Dylan Cease? [17:33] More details are reported about the flirtation of building a new White Sox stadium in the South Loop as real estate developer Related Midwest meets with top Illinois politicians. Meanwhile, Alderman Nicole Lee of the 11t...

Rundown [Intro] The 2024 ZIPS Projections are dismal for the Chicago White Sox. Dan Szymborski, in a way, sees the White Sox more depressing situation than Oakland [3:59] Why the White Sox coming into 2024 feels like the Scott's Tots episode from The Office [5:38] Luis Robert Jr. projections [7:49] Dylan Cease projections [11:01] Will it be a mistake if the White Sox don't trade Cease prior to Ope...

Record Date: 1/25/2024 Rundown [Intro] Josh shares how his vacation to Australia and New Zealand went while Jim shares the painful winter weather he experienced in Nashville [8:01] White Sox Plans for the South Loop : While this is a distraction from what's happening on the field, the White Sox are not the only ones needing the public to focus on something else. The Mayor's office could also use a...

Listen to A Sporting Discussion wherever you subscribe to podcasts Rundown How AJ Mithen picked the Chicago White Sox as his MLB team to follow How baseball is received in Australia After the impressive World Baseball Classic 2023 run is baseball gaining momentum in Australia? Why the White Sox and other MLB teams should spend more on scouting the ABL Travis Bazzana is aiming to be the first Austr...

Buy "Tell Me A Story That I Don't Know" from your local bookstore or online here . Rundown [Intro] Josh's quick preview of "Tell Me A Story I Don't Know' [2:26] George Ofman, who spend almost 50 years covering Chicago sports on the radio, shares his experience launching a podcast [6:07] What it was like for George to mentor Mike Greenberg [7:21] A story about Ozzie Guillen path to becoming White S...

The Saint of Second Chances is now available on Netflix. Link to film Rundown: [Intro] Josh's quick recap of The Saint of Second Chances, a must watch for Chicago White Sox fans [2:50] Night Train Veeck joins the show and shares what the filming experience was like [5:42] Why did Night Train get into the family business? [7:13] The lessons learned and wisdom bestowed from Mike Veeck to Night Train...

Record Date: 1/6/2024 Rundown [Intro] Josh is heading out on vacation visiting Australia and New Zealand [4:21] Alec S. If this wasn’t your job, how many Sox games would you watch this upcoming season? The second half of last season I watched games around the league and realized how much good baseball there is to watch. I don’t see myself watching more than 40 Sox games this year [10:49] Michael I...

Record Date: 1/4/2024 Rundown [Intro] When will Chris Getz make his first big move? Also, a check on remaining available ex-2019 Kansas City Royals players that could be added. [5:26] Hello, Brett Phillips. Why are White Sox fans fearful that Phillips will be the Opening Day starting right fielder? [20:05] Hello, Chad Kuhl. While his fastballs are getting awful results, Kuhl can help the Charlotte...

Record Date: 12/31/2023 Rundown: Happy New Year! [2:08] Chicago White Sox sign starting pitcher Chris Flexen. Can Brian Bannister and Ethan Katz help fix Flexen's fastball? If yes, then there's a chance the White Sox added a starter than can pitch 125 or more innings in 2024. [16:36] With new Boston Red Sox GM Craig Breslow saying that the team needs to be prepared to part with prospects to acquir...

Record Date: 12/28/2023 Rundown: [Intro] Jim is back from holiday break [3:22] White Sox sign Martin Maldonado in an attempt to solidify the catching position. Josh and Jim like what Maldonado brings in blocking and countering the running game, but his poor framing is a big concern. [27:24] Maybe Tim Hill is a poor man's Aaron Bummer. A lot will depend on how Hill heals from a ligament injury in h...

Record Date: 12/26/2023 Rundown: [Intro before the intro] According to Robert Murray of FanSided, the Chicago White Sox are signing Martin Maldonado. Podcast episode recapping that signing coming later this week to recap that news [2:11] White Sox request from Cincinnati for Dylan Cease [9:48] MLB News: Mitch Garver signs with Seattle [12:42] MLB News: Kevin Kiermaier signs with Toronto [15:10] Wi...

Record Date: 12/21/2023 Rundown: [Intro] MLB rule changes for 2024 including reducing pitch clock and mound visits, and widen of first base path line. [16:03] 2024 PECOTA Projection: Luis Robert Jr. [22:41] 2024 PECOTA Projection: Andrew Benintendi and Eloy Jimenez [27:47] 2024 PECOTA Projection: Andrew Vaughn and Yoan Moncada [34:53] 2024 PECOTA Projection: Erick Fedde [39:05] 2024 PECOTA Project...

Record Date: 12/18/2023 Guest: Ben Clemens, FanGraphs Article Link: https://blogs.fangraphs.com/how-not-to-build-for-depth/ Rundown Ben Clemens wrote on FanGraphs "How [Not] to build depth" and highlights how awful the Chicago White Sox depth issue truly is Jim Margalus joins the show to share his thoughts about the topic, how the White Sox should implement more roster churn, and does that type of...

Record Date: 12/14/2023 Rundown: [Intro] What is it like to be a Los Angeles Dodgers fan? [4:37] Dodgers trade for Tyler Glasnow [9:09] Are the Dodgers out of the Dylan Cease sweepstakes? [14:44] AL Central free agent activity [18:46] Who has the best starting pitching staff in the AL Central right now? [23:12] Is the AL Central more open than originally thought? [28:58] Could Jerry Reinsdorf chan...

Record Date: 12/11/2023 Rundown [Intro] Josh and Jim got a free agent pick correct [2:50] How MLB reporters covered Ohtani's free agency, and if there will be any fallout. [13:06] The craziness of Ohtani's new contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers [22:53] Could the White Sox ever utilize this type of deferral signing for future free agents, say, Juan Soto? [28:20] Hello, Max Stassi. The White Sox...

Record Date: 12/5/2023 Rundown: [Intro] The Chicago White Sox sign RHP Erick Fedde. What adjustments did he make to improve his game in the KBO and how Brian Bannister identified Fedde as a free agent target. [16:59] MLB Draft Lottery took place and the Chicago White Sox will have the fifth selection overall. What does the upcoming class look like in 2024, and is the new lottery system working to...

Record Date: 12/4/2023 Rundown: [Intro] Quotes from Pedro Grifol and Chris Getz during their media sessions [7:56] Day 1 Recap: What it's like to be at the Winter Meetings [8:57] Shohei Ohtani holding things up [11:06] Do the White Sox have the players to be like the Diamondbacks? [21:31] Dylan Cease update: Atlanta Braves not that interested [24:38] Looking ahead to Day 2 Learn more about your ad...

Record Date: 12/3/2023 Rundown: [Intro] Hello from Nashville [2:57] White Sox story to follow: Dylan Cease [9:44] White Sox story to follow: Eloy Jimenez [18:09] White Sox story to follow: Martin Maldonado [22:15] How the lack of a local TV deal after 2024 is impacting the White Sox spending [32:40] Milwaukee Brewers break a White Sox record [39:39] Latest update concerning Juan Soto and Shohei Oh...

Record Date: 11/29/2023 Rundown: Voice of the Gwinnett Stripers, Dave Lezotte, shares his unique insight regarding new White Sox players Mike Soroka, Jared Shuster, and Braden Shewmake We also discuss if Atlanta has enough prospect capital to make a Dylan Cease trade happen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswi...

Record Date: 11/26/2023 Rundown: [Intro] Kenta Maeda signs with the Detroit Tigers. Josh and Jim explore how it impacts both the starting pitcher market and AL Central [12:37] It seems very likely that Dylan Cease will be dealt soon. What kind of return does Chris Getz need to get in such a deal? [24:41] Hypothetical trade with the Los Angeles Dodgers [30:31] Hypothetical trade with the Atlanta Br...

Record Date: 11/21/2023 Rundown: We reported the White Sox interest in Paul DeJong, and now it's being reported nationally that the two sides have an agreement for 2024 season. Why there is little upside in a Paul DeJong and Nicky Lopez middle infield combo even with the defensive boost. What's the possible plan of adding DeJong to this roster. What's the next move for Chris Getz? Learn more about...

Record Date: 11/19/2023 Rundown: Josh and Jim breakdown Chris Getz's first big trade of sending Aaron Bummer to Atlanta for five players that might include two starting pitchers and the 2024 starting second baseman. [25:51] Dylan Cease trade rumors are picking up again as the Los Angeles Dodgers are now kicking the tires [41:50 ] 63 players were non-tendered, including former Milwaukee Brewers sta...

Stream Date: 11/16/2023 Rundown: Free Agent Pick'em Contest Picks 1) Shohei Ohtani 2) Yoshinobu Yamamoto 3) Blake Snell 4) Aaron Nola 5) Cody Bellinger 6) Jordan Montgomery 7) Sonny Gray 8) Eduardo Rodriguez 9) Matt Chapman 10) Josh Hader Who will be the White Sox biggest free agent signing? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compa...

Record Date: 11/13/2023 Rundown: [Intro] Josh is back from vacation and Jim shares details about the upcoming Sox Machine curling event [7:45] Jason Benetti leaves the Chicago White Sox gig to join Detroit's booth. Why moving away from the White Sox was inevitable and why it's not a good look for the marketing team, especially Brooks Boyer. [35:49] More Dylan Cease trade rumors [45:41] White Sox p...

Rundown: [Intro] Why Jim Callis enjoys Arizona Fall League as much as Spring Training [3:29] Callis's thoughts about Chris Getz as White Sox GM [6:35] Colson Montgomery recap [15:22] Bryan Ramos recap [17:29] Jacob Burke recap [19:44] Jake Eder recap [24:54] Jordan Leasure recap [27:23] State of the White Sox farm system [33:33] Jim Margalus sits down with White Sox LHP Fraser Ellard. They discuss...